People
People
Maureen McCann on the 107th AMS Annual Meeting
The theme for our upcoming 107th Annual Meeting is “PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet Live Empowered.” Listen to one AMS...
People
Joe Martucci on Digital Meteorology
Joe Martucci is president and director of meteorology at Cup A Joe Weather and Drone, where he delivers hyperlocal Jersey Shore forecasts, digital content, and consulting services with a focus on community-centered weather communication. A dual AMS sealholder, Martucci made history as the first Certified Digital Meteorologist (CDM).
People
In Memoriam: Remembering Jack Williams
Jack Williams, former American Meteorological Society employee and author ofThe AMS Weather Book: The Ultimate Guide to America’s Weather, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Jack was the founding editor of the USA Today weather page and wrote seven popular books on weather and related subjects, some of which were published by National Geographic.
Volunteers
AMS Superheroes: What Do Our Volunteers Do?
As April is Volunteer Month! We spoke with the heads of two major AMS commissions about what their volunteers do, and the rewards of volunteering.
Authors
Author Interview: Lessons from the Storm
In his new book Holding Fast in Heavy Seas: Leadership for Turbulent Times, Tim Gallaudet draws on decades of experience in the U.S. Navy and at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reflect on leadership under pressure. From navigating complex organizational challenges to supporting the mission of the National Weather Service, Gallaudet offers a candid account of resilience, public service, and the lessons learned from leading through uncertainty.
People
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Fernanda Ramos-Garcés
March is Women’s History Month. In this post, we spotlight the exceptional career of one of our female community members: Fernanda...
People
In Memoriam: AMS Fellow Michael Garstang
Michael Garstang, an AMS Fellow whose pioneering work in tropical meteorology and interdisciplinary environmental science spanned more than six decades, passed away in 2025,
Volunteers
Beyond the Boardroom: Real-World Lessons in Nonprofit Leadership
The boards of scientific and professional societies are uniquely positioned to reimagine their organizations’ futures.
People
Women’s History Month Spotlight:
Erica Grow Cei
March is Women’s History Month. In this post, we spotlight the exceptional career of one of our female community members: Erica...
People
In Memoriam: Robert Beardsley
Robert (“Bob”) Beardsley, long a central figure in the continental shelf physical oceanography community, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on December 16, 2025.
